. >>> in other news this morning, casey anthony is not expected to appear in a florida courtroom later today during an appeal hearing. anthony was convicted on four counts of lying to investigators about the disappearance of her daughter back in 2008. her attorneys argued that the statements were made before anthony was advised of her rights. >>> a massachusetts family is recovering after fighting off a wild bobcat. the bobcat took roger mundell by surprise as he stepped into his garage, pouncing on him from eight feet away, sinking its teeth into his face and clawing his back. he said all he heard was a hiss before the bizarre attack. >> it jumped from there and landed on me. it didn't walk, it didn't run, it just jumped. it was that fast and it bit me here and gave me a bear hug. >> the bobcat ran out the door and attacked his 15-year-old nephew. his wife got their gun and they managed to hold it down and shoot it. wildlife experts say the bobcat was likely rabid, so they are all being treated for rabies. but luckily, they are all going to be fine. >> and alive to tell the story. unb